Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (MS/HB)

Udupi, Jun 5: "There is a systematic plan of Tablighi Jamaat members to spread coronavirus throughout the country. A case of treason should be filed against them. They are not eligible for clemency. A thorough investigation needs to be conducted into this issue. That too, they have hatched plan to spread this pandemic in slum areas. An investigation needs to be carried out on Siddiqui Lay out incident to bring out the truth," said MP Shobha Karandlaje.

Shobha was speaking at a press conference held at district BJP office at Kadiyali in the city.

She further said, "Corona has dampened the spirit of India, which dreamt of becoming Numero Uno in the world. Now the country is falling behind in economy. In total 640 Covid-19 testing labs are functioning in the country.

"In total 564 cases of coronavirus are registered in the district. As many as 13,541 people are in quarantine. A total of 1,765 and 11,776 people have arrived from overseas and outstation states respectively. Out of the total 13,541 people, test report of 884 people is yet to come. In that more than 150 may be positive cases. Out of 1,174 beds available in district hospitals, 724 beds are vacant now.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully completed the first year of rule of his second five-year term. However, in the beginning of the second year, this pandemic has hit the country. In the first term, there were no cases of corruption against the Modi government.

"PM Modi has eradicated the menace of middlemen. He procured latest armaments for the military and instilled confidence and courage in our soldiers. He has taken India to a highly respectable position in the world. He made amendment to Article 370 and also introduced Triple Talaq Bill. His government increased the pace of highway construction work. Terrorism is almost nil in the country. Citizenship Amendment Act was implemented in the midst of fierce opposition. These are the reformed laws that are introduced by the Modi government.

"The state government has received a grant of Rs 2,19,000 crore from the centre. In addition, railway electrification work has started. Proposal is sent to the center for doubling of tracks. But there is a fear of environment ministry putting objection to this. Many of the demands of our state are honoured by the central government.

"I have urged to reduce online railway passes. On June 4, 130 people arrived by train to Udupi. After end of May, 281 new passes have been issued. People have to give utmost importance to their health during this critical time,” she said.

District BJP president Kuyiladi Suresh Nayak, former president Mattaru Ratnakar Hegde, zilla panchayat president Dinkar Babu, town BJP president Mahesh Takur, Kutyar Naveen Kumar and Udayakaumar Shetty of divisional province, were present.